as in investigation
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
the police conducted an inquest into the case
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Recent Examples of inquest
An inquest into the death of TikTok star Imogen Nunn has paused after a sign language translator wasn't able to appear to interpret for deaf witnesses.
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Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
On Monday, March 17, an inquest into her death began at the Coroner’s Court in the town of Horsham, around 40 miles south of London.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
An inquest into The Vivienne’s death will take place in June.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2025
May 28 has been set as a provisional date for Danan’s full inquest hearing.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025
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Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
On Monday, March 17, an inquest into her death began at the Coroner’s Court in the town of Horsham, around 40 miles south of London.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
An inquest into The Vivienne’s death will take place in June.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2025
May 28 has been set as a provisional date for Danan’s full inquest hearing.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquest
Noun
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In late 2023, Lago filed a defamation lawsuit against the Spanish-language radio station Actualidad for a segment about an ethics inquiry.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
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When researchers across disciplines rely on the same AI systems for experimental design, the diversity of scientific inquiry—a cornerstone of innovation—could diminish.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Atopic dermatitis is the most common type of eczema, and it's primarily diagnosed by a visual examination and collecting your health history.—
Susan Bard,
Verywell Health,
2 Apr. 2025
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What follows is a twisted examination of motherhood and the arbitrary expectations of adulthood.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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What starts as a series that aims to subvert the heist genre at every turn — amped with thrilling life-or-death stakes — family dynamics and explosive action, actually gives birth to an exploration of what drives us, sustains us and ultimately destroys us.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2025
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First, Europe is increasingly recognizing the need to develop homegrown capabilities in critical areas like space exploration and key technologies, especially given its lack of a bold program comparable to the U.S. or China.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Khalil finished his graduate studies at Columbia in December and is set to graduate in the spring.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Long-distance seafarers crossed the Mediterranean Sea far earlier than scientists had believed, a new study has found.—
Saul Elbein,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Inquest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquest. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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